The writer's job is to turn the unspeakable into words - not just any words, but, if you can, into rhythm and blues.
Anne LamottMan is born broken. He lives by mending. The grace of God is glue
Anne LamottTags: metaphor
We are a species that needs and wants to understand who we are. Sheep lice do not seem to share this longing, which is one reason why they write so little.
Anne LamottTags: on-writing
Bird by bird, buddy. Just take it bird by bird.
Anne LamottTags: humor inspirational writing
Rituals are a good signal to your unconscious that it is time to kick in.
Anne LamottTags: writing
It was not facing what life dealt that made you crazy, but rather trying to set life straight where it was unstraightenable.
Anne LamottAnd my father, who never once in his life would have used the word 'nigger,' would smile and give an almost imperceptible laugh -- not a trace of rage on behalf of black people, not a trace of rage on behalf of me.
Anne LamottThey always threw their arms around and hugged me while crying our Yiddish endearments. Yet none of them believed in God. They believed in social justice, good works, Israel, and Bette Midler. I was nearly thirty before I met a religious Jew.
Anne LamottI kept asking God for help, and after a while I realized something -- that Josh was not enjoying this either. He was just trying to take care of himself, and I made the radical decision to let him off the hook.
Anne Lamott...because when people have seen you at their worst, you don't have to put on the mask as much.
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